Larry E Williams
Jun 21, 2013
of Douglas, died Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at the Hospice House of Holland. Larry was born May 27, 1938, in Bath, IL, the son of James and Marjorie (Atkins) Williams. Larry had worked for Roger Smith and Son's for over 18 years. Surviving are his loving and devoted wife, Sharon, 6 children; Joyce Williams, Nadine Williams, DeAnna and Keith Wilkens,...
Colleen J. Anderson
Jun 21, 2013
of Allegan, died Thursday, June 20, 2013, at the Wings Home in Allegan. Colleen was born December 11, 1934, in Menominee, Michigan, the daughter of LeRoy and Margaret (Kayne) Renauld. She was a graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School in 1953. On July 11, 1964, Colleen married Ernest Anderson, who preceded her in death. They were active in the Porta-Beds-Camping...
Phillip D. Prestage
Jun 20, 2013
of Cheshire Twp., Allegan, died Thursday, June 20, 2013, at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Mr. Prestage was born March 11, 1922, in Allegan, the son of James and Lula (Buck) Prestage. Doug was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving in WWII. He was a member of the VFW Post in Allegan. Doug and his wife Jean operated a Blueberry...
Albert J. Granat
Jun 20, 2013
91, of Allegan, died Thursday, June 20, 2013 at Allegan General Hospital. He was born on May 25, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Axel and Elizabeth (Stringer) Granat. Albert was a Veteran of the United States Army having served during WWII. He worked and retired from Perrigo after 20 years of employment. Albert is survived by his beloved...
Larry J. Button
Jun 17, 2013
57, died Monday, June 17, 2013 at his home with his family at his side. He was born on May 18, 1956 in Allegan, Michigan, the son of Lawrence Button and Elaine Brennan. He was a longtime member of Kendall Methodist Church. Larry loved to hunt, fish and camp. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Larry is...
William C. Bergholtz
Jun 16, 2013
of Allegan, died Sunday, June 16, 2013, at the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Mr. Bergholtz was born July 16, 1931, in Chicago, the son of George and Grace (Peterson) Bergholtz. Bill was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. He graduated from Allegan High School in 1949. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. Bill...
Todd Ray Adrianson
Jun 13, 2013
47, of Hopkins, died Thursday, June 13, 2013 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Todd was born on August 16, 1965 in Plainwell, Michigan, the son of Roy and Patricia (Shasteen) Adrianson. Todd was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He did everything for his wife, kids, grandkids, family, and loved spending time with them. Todd was...
Antonio Bazan
Jun 12, 2013
67, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at his home. He was born March 8, 1946, in Alice, Texas, the son of Jose and Maria (Puente) Bazan. Tony is survived by his beloved wife Judy; his children: Kevin (Becky) Bazan, Stacey (Eric Ruth) Bazan; his grandchildren: Julia, Alyx, Kaley; his brothers: Ricardo Sr...
Erma Timmerman
Jun 8, 2013
of Allegan, died Saturday, June 8, 2013, at the Allegan General Hospital. Mrs. Timmerman was born April 17, 1922, in Hopkins, the daughter of Henry and Elfreida (Piischel) Schaffer. She was a member of the Allegan Seventh Day Adventist Church. Surviving are her 4 children; Martha Thompson, Robert and Melodie Dobbins, Nancy and Wayne Hall, Jessica and Bill Cronkhite, many...
Lyle Eichler
Jun 1, 2013
of Allegan, died Saturday, June 1, 2013, at the Wings Home in Allegan. Mr. Eichler was born July 23, 1929, in Allegan, the son of Roy and Leah (Sadler) Eichler. Lyle was a Veteran of the United States Air Force, serving in the Korean Conflict. He retired from Rockwell Int., in 1990 after 23 years of service. He also worked...
Kay M. Poljan
May 30, 2013
of Allegan, died Thursday, May 30, 2013, at the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Poljan was born May 15, 1940, in Allegan, the daughter of Fordyce and Ruth (Peterson) Reed. Kay graduated from Allegan High School in 1958, she earned her degree in Nursing from Borgess Nursing School in Kalamazoo, and worked as a Registered Nurse for several hospitals...
Douglas Martin Verburg
May 28, 2013
94, died Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at Spectrum Health Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was born on October 26, 1918, in Grand Rapids, Michigan the son of Adrian and Sarah (Brayton) Verburg. Douglas was a World War II Veteran of the Army. He was also a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Douglas is survived by his...
Mary F (Ames) Lambert
May 28, 2013
82, of Allegan, died on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at the Wings Home. She was born on April 9, 1931, in Kalamazoo, Michigan the daughter of Charles and Dorothy (Pennington) Ames. She attended K.V.C.C. and received her R.N. degree. Mary worked at Borgess twenty years, and then went to work for Allegan General Hospital for another twenty years. Mary worked...
Arthur E Butcher
May 24, 2013
91, of Gobles, died Friday, May 24, 2013 at the Wings Home. He was born on January 26, 1922 in Allegan, Michigan the son of Frank and Blanche (Clawson) Butcher. Art was a World War II Army Veteran. Art is survived by his children: Connie (Phil Doyle) Austin, Jeanne (Scott) Davis, Dan (Leslie) Butcher; his grandchildren: Angel, Tracy, Doug, Pam,...
Nina Sue (Spangler) Posthuma
May 21, 2013
54, of Allegan, died at her home on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. She was born on January 28, 1959 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of Walter and Reva (Nash) Spangler. Nina was known for being very kindhearted and loving. She would give you the shirt off her back. The family mentions how much she enjoyed watching her shows, especially C.S.I....
Frederick L. Campbell
May 20, 2013
age 78, died in his sleep Monday, May 20, 2013 at his home in Allegan. From the age of 18 to 71 Rick worked as a Kalamazoo Gazette photographer; his photos won many awards and brought pleasure to his family and friends. He was born June 30, 1934 and grew up on a farm in Richland, the son of the...
Evelyn C. Meyer
May 20, 2013
48, of Kalamazoo, died Monday, May 20, 2013 at Life Care Center of Plainwell. She was born on February 9, 1965, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of Richard Dake and Sharon Dunn. Evelyn is survived by her sons John Null and Josh Null; her grandchildren: Leah, David, and one on the way; her mother Sharon (Sherman) Dunn; her brothers Marvin...
Beulah Rose Hammer
May 19, 2013
of Allegan, died Sunday, May 19, 2013, at the Life Care Center in Plainwell. Beulah was born June 15, 1919, in Broomfield, Colorado, the daughter of George and Mattie (Johnson) Gordon. She was a very crafty lady, she loved knitting and crocheting things for her friends and family, and enjoyed being outdoors. Surviving are her 4 children; LuAn and Willy...
Hilda M (Coffey) Kragt
May 15, 2013
of Diamond Springs, died Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at the Rest Haven Care Center in Holland. Mrs. Kragt was born March 28, 1931, in Salem Twp., the daughter of Alvin and Eva (Barber) Coffey. She was a life member of the Diamond Springs Wesleyan Church. Hilda and her husband grew produce that they sold in Holland at the farmers market,...
Betty Jane (Blanchard) Shaff
May 9, 2013
89, of Plainwell, died Thursday, May 9, 2013 at Life Care Center of Plainwell. She was born in Mentha, Michigan, May 4, 1924, the daughter of Raymond and Catherine (Neeson) Blanchard. Betty was a Home Maker all her life. She and her husband Don were known for doing everything together as a couple. Betty loved crafts. She also loved being...
